Early Career Talent - Data Engineer

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Data Engineer with a strong background in data pipelines, automated testing, Data Analytics, and HDD systems. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between software and hardware data environments—developing, validating, and maintaining data workflows that support HDD performance testing, analysis, and reporting.

Requirements

• Role begins Summer 2026
• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering , or a related field ( Graduating Mar 2026 - May 2026 ).
• Proficiency in R and Python , developed through coursework, research projects, or internships.
• Proven analytical skills and a strong attention to detail, demonstrated in your academic work or applied projects.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with SMEs and diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge or curiosity about the data storage (HDD) industry —even if your experience has been in academic projects or classes.
• Experience (even through academic projects) with Generative AI , NLP , or other AI tools.
• Exposure to business intelligence platforms and cloud services like Google Cloud or AWS .
• Familiarity with CICD toolchains like Git, Jenkins, Docker (academic, project-based, or internship experience).
• Experience with other programming languages like C++, Java, JavaScript/Node.js —even from side projects or research.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with large-scale database concepts, with project or classroom experience
• You’re forward-thinking and eager to apply the latest trends to real-world problems.
• You’re not just looking for a job—you’re looking to grow and innovate , and you're driven by a desire to make an impact .
• Your ability to communicate complex ideas, both to peers and non-technical stakeholders, is a major asset.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to collect, process, and analyze data with HDD testing systems
• Develop processes to ensure accurate and efficient data flow between tester, databases, and analytics tools
• Collaborate with SMEs to analyze HDD performance, reliability, and failure data
• Create automated test scripts and integrate testing results into data systems and dashboards
• Support root cause analysis and predictive modeling of HDD test data
• Integrate AI tools, such as chatbots or other interactive platforms, to facilitate access to summarized reports and knowledge bases
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reporting systems are aligned with overall business goals

Benefits

• paid vacation time
• paid sick leave
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life, accident and disability insurance
• tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• the Applause Program
• employee stock purchase plan
• the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees